Before & After School Head of Group - Part Time

$16.50/hour

Mon-Fri 6:45 am - 9:00 am and/or 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (shift varies)

A Career with a Cause:

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We focus our work in three key areas, youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

General Functions:

Under the direction of the School Age & Family Director, the Head of Group will plan, organize and lead a comprehensive thematic-based enrichment program. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central

Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.

YMCA School Age Child Care and Camp Department Quality Service Theme:

By acting as role models and building lasting relationships, we make a positive difference in families’ lives.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

· Plan, organize, and lead all daily SACC program activities. Lesson plans must be posted for parents and readily available for substitute staff.

· Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and curriculum and consider these objectives throughout the planning and leading of all activities.

· Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

· Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.

· Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed.

· Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff.

· Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one’s best.

· Assist with providing a nutritious daily snack appropriate in proportion and content for the age group according to the HEPA guidelines including Family Style Dining. Follow daily snack menu as much as possible and able to improvise when needed.

· Complete incident reports for all injuries, accidents or illnesses requiring first aid. To discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature on the form and follow up on injury. Turn all incident reports in to the Director within 48 hours.

· Assist with maintaining records of daily and monthly attendance ensuring that all parents are signing in/out and to turn these in by the 1st of each month.

· Assist with the responsibility of completing and maintaining all participant files, medication consent forms and review of participant information mid-year.

· Conduct and maintain records of monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS.

· Supervise all Site Assistant staff by setting a positive professional example. Addressing questions or concerns with staff.

· Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director.

· Attend all scheduled monthly staff meetings and trainings/workshops.

· Assist with leading a Snow Day & Vacation Camp program when school is closed due to inclement weather or scheduled school breaks. Work additional hours as needed during days that school is not in session.

· Be responsible for maintaining the property including the general cleanliness/organization of the space, daily trash removal, mopping and communicating any necessary repairs to the Director.

· Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need. A minimum of three shifts will be required.

· Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis and monthly items due completed by the 25th of each month.

· Co-plan and implement the annual Lights on After School Event.

· All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and Education:

· Working towards, or having a High School diploma or equivalent.

· And, substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.